Victoria scoffed loudly and pretended that Amber's strong words meant absolutely nothing at all to her.
She claimed that a girl in a cheap tank top could never threaten someone like her.
Amber quietly unzipped the side pocket of her leather bag without breaking eye contact once.
The surrounding guests leaned forward eagerly to see what the young redhead was reaching for.
The police officer kept his hand near his belt as he watched every single movement closely.
Amber pulled out a thick leather folder that bore a heavy golden official badge on the cover.
She flipped the folder open and held it right in front of Victoria's smiling face.
The arrogant smile on Victoria's face faded away in less than a single second.
The badge clearly identified Amber as a senior federal investigator assigned to the regional district office.
Victoria took a quick step backward as if she had just touched a burning hot stove.
She stammered softly while pointing her manicured finger at the shiny gold crest on display.
She blurted out that the badge had to be a complete fake bought online.
The police officer stepped between the two women and looked closely at the official credentials.
He recognized the seal immediately because it matched the highest authority in the state building.
His posture changed instantly from casual security guard to standing at total attention before Amber.
He asked Investigator Amber how he could assist her with the current tense situation.
Amber requested that he call his precinct chief on his radio immediately without delay.
The officer unhooked his radio and pressed the call button with a very serious look.
Victoria's husband rushed over from the bar area while holding a crystal glass of champagne.
He demanded to know why a stranger was causing such a scene at their party.
Victoria turned to her husband with panic showing clearly behind her heavy makeup line.
She whispered that the girl was claiming to be a federal officer with full power.
Her husband laughed nervously and said no real agent would ever dress in plain clothes.
Amber pointed directly to the framed American flag hanging proudly on the high marble wall.
She reminded everyone present that public service is defined by duty rather than expensive clothes.
The crowd began whispering loudly as they realized the big mistake Victoria had made.
Victoria tried to cover her growing fear by raising her loud voice once again.
She claimed that her high-society connections would protect her from any silly charge today.
Amber simply smiled calmly because she knew the real investigation was just beginning right now.